Our Reds

We're very proud of our unique wine offerings.

Vergenoegd is a three-century-old wine estate in the heart of Stellenbosch wine country. The vineyard uses more than a thousand lively Indian Runner Ducks as an organic means of pest control; each morning and afternoon, the ducks parade out to the vines and happily eat the snails and other insects on the vines.

Vergenoegd Runner Ducks

Vergenoegd Runner Duck Red 2014

Runner Duck Red is a tribute to these ducks. The wine is a smooth, balanced blend of Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Franc,Malbec, and Tinta Barocco. It has notes of dark stone fruit (cherries and plums), as well as black currant and spice. NT540

Not your typical Shiraz: more rustic, drinks exceptional well. Ripe fruits with a hint of truffle undertone, and a warm finish.Additionally, has notes of clean red fruit, black cherries, burnt coffee, white pepper, spice, leather and sweet vanilla. It has a nice balance on the palate and is well-balanced overall. It is a wine that exudes elegance while remaining a pleasant everyday quaffable Shiraz. NT888

Meerlust

We are thrilled to offer wine produced by Meerlust Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. The estate has a rich history, growing and producing wine for eight generations. Meerlust Estate supports the Meerlust Foundation, an organization charged with providing a nurturing, stimulating environment for the children of farmworkers, with a vision toward encouraging each child to complete their education and pursue any career they choose.

Meerlust Rubicon 2013

Meerlust Rubicon has a faint fruit, green pepper, pine tree needles, with some espresso notes and a touch of aniseed. A gracious, generous, elegant wine. For sure one of the finest SA Reds. Elegant with silky tannins and a persistent and long finish. Wonderfully made. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Frank blend. Dark ruby in color. No sediment, even after 9 years! This is one finely balanced masterpiece that is only to be enjoyed with with more serious wine lovers. Beautifully balanced acidity and tannins. Great texture and rather complex character. Unbelievably smooth flow. Nice aging influence. Powerful for sure, but delicate delivery. NT1100

Meerlust Red is grown on the young vines which will eventually produce fruit for Meerlust's acclaimed Rubicon, the flagship Bordeaux blend. With a mocha and black currant nose, and notes of cherry, spice, and clay, the wine pairs beautifully with stews and steak, but is vivacious enough to drink with nearly any hearty food. NT680

Meerlust Merlot has rich velvety flavours and tanins. Well balanced. Quite fruity with hints of licorice and chocolate. Medium to long finish. It's a complex Merlot with flavours and aromas that surprises ones senses. It is a dry, full bodied wine with a long finish. A truly memorable experience. Good for any occasion. NT999

Aslina

Aslina is the new venture of Ntsiki Biyela, Africa's first black female winemaker. Hailing from the rolling hills of Zululand, Ntsiki Biyela embarked on a life-changing journey to the Cape Winelands. It is here where she discovered her talent and passion for creating captivitating wines. Out of her dream, comes a brand that pays tribute to her great inspiration, her beloved grandmother, Aslina. Ntsiki found international acclaim as the first black woman wine maker in Africa, producing wines with the boutique Stellekaya vineyard in Stellenbosch until launching Aslina early last year. Aslina is a small-scale, small-production winery with extremely limited production.

Aslina Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This hard-to-find 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is smooth and soft, with a strong flavor of stone fruits and black currants and is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Petit Verdot. A full bodied wine with hints of minty characters, cigar box and lots of dark fruits. Bold palate, chewy tannins. A good balance of wood, acidityand fruit giving this wine a good cellaring potential. It is extremely easy to drink, and complements lightly spiced food. NT870

Aslina Umsasane is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It is a full bodied wine with layers of fruit, plummy characters. It has a good balance of fruit, wood and acidity giving this wine a longcellaring potential. NT950